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Letter from the Editor: Four years of flying with The Eagle

1 week ago | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Turner

Editor-in-chief Abby Turner signs off From the Newsstands: This story appeared in The Eagle's April 2025 print edition. You can find the digital version here. It may be hard to believe, but I’ve spent more time at The Eagle than as a student at American University. I joined the paper in June 2021, nearly four years ago, months before stepping on campus as a student. Like a sponge, I absorbed everything the editors and staffers above me had to say.
Books of the Month: Bring on those May flowers

1 week ago | theeagleonline.com | Sarah Wynn-Williams |James Clear |William Goldman

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Start the month of May with one of these intriguing reads May means the final stretch of the school year! What better way to finish the semester off than with a new book? Learn something new going into the summer; whether it’s about innovative technologies, philosophies, habits, romance or queer explorations, these books are sure to pique your interest.
KPU hosts famed former Marine Paul Whelan - The Eagle

1 week ago | theeagleonline.com | Yuri Perelman

Whelan discussed his experience as a Russian hostage
¿Qué implican las órdenes ejecutivas de Trump para la comunidad latina en los EE.UU?

2 weeks ago | theeagleonline.com | Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 La incertidumbre incrementa mientras la administración de Trump intensifica sus ofensivas contra inmigrantes La administración de Donald Trump ha adoptado una postura dura contra la inmigración, implementando medidas restringiendo tanto la entrada de inmigrantes como su permanencia en el país.
Twenty years later, the University’s tennis legacy is gone

2 weeks ago | theeagleonline.com | Penelope Jennings

Past players lament the lack of preservation From the Newsstands: This story appeared in The Eagle's April 2025 print edition. You can find the digital version here. Anyone who visits American University’s Athletics office has to first walk through the trophy room. The entryway highlights the American Eagles’ achievements and shows off the various Patriot League trophies teams have won. What you won’t find are any tennis trophies.
Metrobus system experiences first overhaul in over 50 years with Better Bus plan

3 weeks ago | theeagleonline.com | Tyler Davis

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Finalized plan includes removed bus stops, redesigned routes The Metrobus system was officially overhauled and replaced with the Better Bus system, which the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority promises will improve wait times and simplify route names.
Multiple American University students have had their visas revoked in past weeks

3 weeks ago | theeagleonline.com | Tyler Davis

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Students were not given a reason for revocation, per source Multiple American University students have had their visas revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, leaving them at risk of deportation.
BREAKING: American University spring 2025 commencement speakers include Colman Domingo, Gloria Allred, Almar Latour

1 month ago | theeagleonline.com | Penelope Jennings

Elhadj As Sy, Orlando Bravo, Radha Muthiah will also address graduates Radha Muthiah, Elhadj As Sy, Colman Domingo, Almar Latour, Orlando Bravo and Gloria Allred will be American University’s commencement speakers for the spring 2025 graduation ceremonies, the University announced Wednesday.
Books of the Month: The best reads for April

1 month ago | theeagleonline.com | Jane Austen |Emily Henry |Ali Smith |Betty Smith

Five reads to welcome spring and beat the April showers With spring on the way, now is the perfect time to head outside to the quad or settle down on a bench with a good book. These five reads are The Eagle’s picks for the arrival of spring are full of feeling and will leave readers itching to turn the page. “Emma” by Jane Austen (1815)This classic Jane Austen novel tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a smart and spoiled young woman who is confident in her matchmaking abilities.
Jonathan Alger formally inaugurated as AU’s 16th president

1 month ago | theeagleonline.com | Owen Auston-Babcock

Student removed for disruption as president outlined his ‘American University dream’ Jonathan Alger was formally installed as American University’s 16th president at an inauguration event March 28 after serving as president officially for nearly nine months. His appointment was announced a little over a year ago, after former President Sylvia Burwell said in August 2023 that she would be stepping down after the 2023-2024 school year. Alger took office July 1, 2024.